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Jason Ralph
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Prof International Relations. Author of On Global Learning. Pragmatic Constructivism, International Practice and the Challenge of Global Governance, Cambridge University Press, 2023.

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Apr 1
My book “On Global Learning” is now available in paperback with a 20% discount. See flyer below. It offers a theory of social learning that allows us to assess and critique (or support) institutionalised practices in the face of the global security, health and climate challenge.

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International Theory @internatltheory.bsky.social · Oct 7
#OpenAccess -

International society as an ontological security provider: a framework for analysis - https://cup.org/3VTFwLU

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Jamie Gaskarth @jamiegaskarth.bsky.social · Aug 5
How can the UK navigate the illiberal world order? @jasonralph.bsky.social and myself argue policymakers should embrace philosophical pragmatism. We pick out four aspects. Together it adds up to a practical framework for the 21st century. These four aspects are: 1/
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Articles - New Diplomacy Project — New Diplomacy Project
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New Diplomacy Project @newdiplomacy.bsky.social · Aug 5
As @teamlabouruk.bsky.social marks its one year anniversary in office, Prof @jamiegaskarth.bsky.social & Prof @jasonralph.bsky.social ask the question "can foreign policy be pragmatic and progressive?"

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Can foreign policy be pragmatic and progressive? — New Diplomacy Project
These are dark times for progressive foreign policy. We are moving towards an illiberal world order. In this climate, how can the UK advance progressive foreign policy goals?  Many UK policymake...
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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Jun 20
Can we find the middle way between being “simultaneously too offensive and too thin-skinned.” ?https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/06/art-self-control-provocation/683205/?gift=gYjbc9Gs4NbGCDR6zPZBTpw_ofttzcdPFxwYs3CXFBs
The Strength You Gain by Not Taking Offense
We all face uncivil behavior or insulting comments at times, but you can choose how to react.
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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Jun 19
Important contribution from across ‘the pond’ - A Progressive Future Depends on National Identity www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/o...
Opinion | A Progressive Future Depends on National Identity
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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Jun 12
“And in the floating jubilee that was his band, the Family Stone, he gave America a vision of itself: racially and emotionally integrated, celestially oriented, if not healed then at least open to healing. “ www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
The Singer Who Saw America’s Best and Worst
Sly Stone fused joyful visions of the country with a deep understanding of its worst ills.
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Jonathan Chait @jonathanbchait.bsky.social · Jun 11
Did free-speech liberals lay the groundwork for Trump? An old anti-anti-communist belief resurfaces. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Are Liberals to Blame for the New McCarthyism?
Many leftists seem to think so.
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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Jun 6
According to Spotify I am in the top 0.001 percent on Max Richter listeners for this reason.

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · May 25
… further develops the praxeological branch of CIRT, and better informs the political left’s response to the alienating effects of the liberal international order and the rise of right-wing populism.

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · May 25
Second, I look forward from Habermasian-inspired theory to the 3rd generation (and Pragmatist-inspired) ‘recognition theory’ of Honneth. This brings a critical edge to IR ontological security studies …

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · May 25
I set a future agenda based on the Pragmatism of Dewey. This helps CIRT realize the emancipatory potential in IR’s recent ‘practice turn’, addressing concerns that CIRT is disengaged. It challenges critical / problem-solving binaries in ways that speak to real world challenges like climate change.

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · May 25
Firstly, these proposals underplay the reasons why 1st generation theorising failed; secondly, CIRT risks throwing the 2nd generation Habermas-Linklater ‘baby’ out with the ‘bathwater’ when it has a particular value. I do two things.

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · May 25
Critical IR Theory (CIRT) is in ‘crisis’. Some argue for a recovery of ‘the inspirational quality’ of Horkheimer and Adorno’s 1st generation negative critique. Certainly, the challenge of right-wing populism begs questions of CIRT’s ‘consolatory’ cosmopolitanism. I have two concerns, however.

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · May 25
Pleased my paper “American Pragmatism, The Frankfurt School and the future of Critical IR theory” has been accepted for publication in Review of International Studies. Abstract 👇

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · May 12
Filip Balunovic is the author of “Revival of the Left in the Balkans: Counter-Hegemonic Activism and Ideas That Fueled It.” www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/o...
Opinion | Something Extraordinary Is Happening in My Country
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Centre for Global Security Challenges @cgscleeds.bsky.social · May 9
📣 Don't miss this new blog by @jasonralph.bsky.social

Read 'Trump’s defiance of the courts shows how foreign policy can enable an imperial presidency' here: blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
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LSE US Politics and Policy blog - USAPP @lseusablog.bsky.social · Apr 30
Trump’s defiance of the courts shows how foreign policy can enable an imperial presidency writes @jasonralph.bsky.social of @universityofleeds.bsky.social

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Apr 27
„The wrong way to respond is to promise, as Biden did, that America will be “back.” That ignores the enormous mistakes elites made over the last three decades and the political context that allowed Mr. Trump to return to power with the mind-set of an arsonist.“
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Opinion | Trump Has Destroyed What Made America Great. It Only Took 100 Days.
This is more than a shift in foreign policy; it’s a divorce so comprehensive that it makes Brexit look modest by comparison.
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Jose Pagliery @josepagliery.bsky.social · Apr 21
"We cannot give everyone a trial," says the president of these United States.

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BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · Apr 14
🎉There have been several new @ejisbisa.bsky.social articles published on FirstView this week!🎉
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FirstView articles | European Journal of International Security | Cambridge Core
European Journal of International Security - Professor Andrew Mumford
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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Apr 2
“For decades, progressivism has deluded itself into believing that process can obviate the need for discretion. Reformers became so obsessed with ensuring that government would not trample the powerless that they have prevented government from doing its job.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Question Progressives Refuse to Answer
As Democrats became the party of proceduralism, they sidestepped a crucial debate.
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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Apr 2
“…it sounds like one of the primary means of persuasion that you used was very patient public education, going out to people.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/o...
Opinion | To Save Democracy, the U.S. Should Take a Page From Poland’s Playbook
Poland pulled back from an authoritarian slide. What can the U.S. learn from its nonpartisan approach?
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · Mar 31
Trump and Musk believe our country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring us to stop them. On Saturday, we're taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!

Please join us: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Mar 30
“The U.S. will support Europe with nuclear deterrence of Russia, and NATO should only count on U.S. forces not required for homeland defense or China deterrence missions, …” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Secret Pentagon memo on China, homeland has Heritage fingerprints
An secret memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth focuses on deterring China’s seizure of Taiwan and shoring up homeland defense. The guidance mimics language of a report from the conservative think ...
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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Mar 30
I thought US policy on Ukraine might have been part of a US-Russia-PRC tacit agreement to have regional spheres of influence. But this suggests it is about shifting priorities to get the US, as well as Russia & Europe, to deny the PRC a sphere in its backyard. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Secret Pentagon memo on China, homeland has Heritage fingerprints
An secret memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth focuses on deterring China’s seizure of Taiwan and shoring up homeland defense. The guidance mimics language of a report from the conservative think ...
www.washingtonpost.com

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Mar 25
Check out the reportedly 30000+ who turned up to the “fighting the oligarchy” Sanders-AOC rally in Denver over the weekend.

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Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social · Mar 23
The lag between the ISA conference bar and reality is long, sometimes infinite. In this case? 3 weeks @cbueger.bsky.social

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Mar 23
China is considering joining the potential peacekeeping mission for Ukraine being spearheaded by European leaders, German newspaper Welt reported on Saturday.
China reportedly mulling participation in Ukraine peacekeeping mission
Beijing’s inclusion in the mission “could potentially increase Russia’s acceptance of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine,” EU diplomats tell Welt.
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Shashank Joshi @shashj.bsky.social · Mar 23
Witkoff on UK troop proposals. “it’s a combination of a posture and a pose and…simplistic. I think there’s this … sort of notion of we’ve all got to be like Winston Churchill, the Russians are gonna march across Europe. I think that’s preposterous” singjupost.com/transcript-o...
Transcript of Steve Witkoff’s Interview on The Tucker Carlson Show
Read the full transcript of President Trump's chief negotiator Steve Witkoff’s interview on The Tucker Carlson Show, Premiered March 21, 2025. TRANSCRIPT: The Art of Presidential Diplomacy TUCKER CARL...
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